1961 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe Race Car
 

This is a rare opportunity for someone to own this “barn find” and bring it back to its glory.


wow, I saw this excellent ride on weedbait




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My heart be still https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif ! Niiiiiiiiice! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/ooo.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Damn. That thing could be SO COOL!

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I was thinking a great street car in race trim. And the name painted on the side...... Divorce Court

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I Lhttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gifVE IT Thttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifhttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif!!!

~ Pete
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COOL|

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How Neat! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Very interesting car verne franz

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Very interesting car verne franz

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Yes, I think it is. I sure wish someone could figure out it's history. It sure had plenty of old stickers and graphics on it, but no lettering I could find. I guess I'm lucky it hit the reserve. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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Bruce:

Thanks, just what I needed another project to drag home. I would've never seen this if it wasn't for your post. I'm having a hard time keeping my fingers off my lucky bidding buttons.

Just for kicks, what do you guys think this old girl is worth? Ya know, just in case the keyboard starts bidding on it's own. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gifEd

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Just for kicks, what do you guys think this old girl is worth? Ya know, just in case the keyboard starts bidding on it's own. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gifEd

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I think this car is a bargain, if I had the time and space it would be mine. Good Luck bidders https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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..with the 2 taillights ...was this a Biscayne? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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the Biscayne was not available with the hardtop, post sedan only ...

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Just to let everyone know, I couldn't be happier that it turned out this way. The gentleman who bought this car is the original racer of it. It's like a storybook tale come true. He has his race car back. It was called the Mousetrap. There's a LOT of history and more photos. It was the most coincidental circumstance that he happened to see the car on ebay at his son-in-law's place the day before the auction ended. It was fate. It was meant to be. He's on cloud nine and so am I. The planets lined up on this one!

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I'm not sure if I'm crying because I had to give it up or because the original racer has it back. These things just don't happen that often. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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So cool Verne! I'm all smiles too.

Ain't it great when good things come full circle! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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That is a twilight zone moment..
Get him to log on here and tell us the past experiences he's shared with it.

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So cool Verne! I'm all smiles too.

Ain't it great when good things come full circle! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I think my tears are more for joy than the sorrow of giving it up. What better outcome could there have possibly been?. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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That is a GREAT story and those are some GREAT pictures. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Kurt

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Way too cool Verne! Get him on here as well https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Whttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifW...that is so cool Verne!.

I hope the owner/racer shows up here too!.

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~ Pete
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Thats very cool indeed Verne... did he instantly know it was his or did he need a minute to gather the facts?

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Luv a story with a happy ending.............

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Great Story!

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Cool, Verne! That's the car that was asked about on the HAMB, right?

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif Wow that is the greatest story I have heard in quite a while (much better than Charlie's dirty Camaro)!!

Those drag shots with the Keystones are priceless https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif


Congrats to you Verne, you just made a large deposit in the karma bank!!

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AWESOME story!!!!!!

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GREAT GREAT ENDING !!!! Need more stories though !

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More stories will be forthcoming as I get to know the new (old) owner.
For 23 years I've been sitting on this car, with plans to bring it back to the track, and the whole time I've been searching for it's history. Only today, when it left, did I learn that it's going back to it's original racer/owner.
I couldn't be more sad and happy at the same time. I just don't know how to express the feelings. He has his car back. I can only imagine how I would feel. I will do everything I can to help him bring this car back to the way he raced it.
Even though this car is certainly not aligned with the main topic of this site, I know there are many guys here who have those undescrible juices flowing in their veins and many of you truly understand what has just happened.
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Great stuff Verne. Just unbelievable. I am sure you made one fellow very, very happy. You da MAN!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Congrats to you Verne, you just made a large deposit in the karma bank!!

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Couldn't have said it better myself! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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I'm confused. Were you the seller of this car Verne?


Jason

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I'm confused. Were you the seller of this car Verne?


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Yes, it was sitting in my garage for 23 years exactly the same way I bought it, except I put hood on it and sanded off some paint trying to learn a clue to its history.

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He's lucky it was in the hands of an old geezer like you who appreciates these cars or it might have been lost...nice work pops..........

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Geez, I didn't read closely enough I guess. I didn't realize YOU owned the car.

Now I understand the bittersweet feelings Verne. Here's hoping the new/former owner does her proud so you can get some sense of comfort.

To You Sir. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I can only imagine how that buyer must feel.

I was all giddy when I found my original Cragars and tires on ebay last Superbowl weekend. Finding a long lost car would be the ultimate thrill.

Nice work Verne. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

You shall hereafter be known as Yenta Verne, the automotive matchmaker.

Verne's new motto: "Such a match I have for you!" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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That's funny Steve! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif If I was in his shoes and saw the car in person last Sunday (hours before the auction ended) I don't know if I could have been as cool as he was. He wasn't fighting to keep a big stupid grin off his face like I would have. I don't blame him for keeping it to himself until after title & money changed hands. He didn't know me, so he needed to be careful in case I was some jerk who would try to bleed him. When I told him I thought it was the most perfect ending possible he said he was happy I felt and looked at it that way.
He said he knows where there are more photos and he promised to send me copies.

As Chris said, the karma bank is overflowing. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

Verne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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Wow! What a fabulous story - Boy I've got to read the for sale threads more often!!

Way to go Verne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif- what else you got squirreled away in that garage??
I'll be over this weekend to check it out!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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You and Carol are invited. We'll fire up the barbie. (no cameras though................)

Verne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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They just sent a few photos from Sunday when they picked it up. Loading in the rain without a winch was fun. Here's the old/new owner. He's soaked but he still looks happy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Verne, I hope you are able to keep in touch with these folks. Maybe you can move the thread to "other muscle" and we can follow the work they do!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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